Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked macaroni pasta
- 1 lb cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions, drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, whisk in flour, cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually add milk, whisking constantly until smooth and thickened.
- Stir in shredded cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until cheese melts.
- Add cooked chicken and pasta, stir to combine and heat through.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- You can replace cooked chicken with turkey or ham for variation.
- Use different cheese blends like mozzarella or parmesan for varied flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg